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遙遙領先

简遥遥领先 · 繁遙遙領先

Mandarin · pinyin yáo yáo lǐng xiān

(idiom) a long way in front; to lead by a wide margin

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先: xiān · first, former, previous
遥: yáo · far away, distant, remote
领: lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide

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2–2–3–1 · yao2 yao2 ling3 xian1

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jiu4 jiu4 ling5 sin1

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(idiomatic) to be a long way in front; to be far ahead; to lead by a wide margin

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